Individuals
We assist consumers in learning any aspect of living that a consumer believes will lessen his/her dependence on others.
Peer Counseling
A person with a disability provides support to others with disabilities, role modeling, and sharing coping mechanisms to help others become more self-sufficient.
Community
We work with businesses, government officials, clubs, and other organizations to provide a barrier free society for people with disabilities through mediation and advocacy.
Services
Sensory Impaired
Weather its visual or auditory impairment we can get you the resources you need to function in the community.
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Personal Assistant
Services to consumers who require assistance in order to maintain their community living status.
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Community Reintegration
After a nursing home stay, are you ready to reintegrate into the larger local community? We can help.
MoreNewsletter Highlights
Fall is Here!
Enjoy the fall activities from the SICIL offices.
Annual Fish Day
SICIL's Annual Fishing Day!
Pathways Transfr
SICIL Pathways Teachers will introduce the Goreville students to the Transfr Trek Career Simulation.
CIL
Center for Independent Living
Until the 1960's people with disabilities were housed in nursing homes. Desiring to live more fulfilled lives, they began to organize and the Disabilities Rights Movement had begun. By the mid 70's The organization "Center for Independent Living" was formed advocating for the rights of the disabled to live and work within the community.
SICIL
Southern Illinois Center for Independent Living
The local branch of the Independent Living Movement was formed in 1985 by a group of persons with disabilities from Carbondale, IL. Staying true to the philosophy of advocacy and assistance.